Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. What we’re looking for: Nexamp is looking to hire a Senior Electrical Engineer to join it's Clean Energy Deployment team. You will be responsible for review of solar &amp; storage projects design by providing technical expertise in the interconnection, construction, and assisting in the commissioning of distributed energy resources (DERs).   We are accepting candidates across our hub offices of Chicago, Boston, DC, and NY. We are supporting hybrid work.  You will report to the Director, Electrical Engineering.   What you’ll do:  <ul><li>Specify and review equipment shop drawings for switchgear, transformers, reclosers and other major electrical equipment.</li><li>Perform advanced electrical modeling in ETAP and AmpCalc to coordinate system protection, determine fault-duty ratings, and calculate arc-flash hazards.</li><li>Manage scope of work for 3rd party electrical engineers including but not limited to studies; protection coordination, power flow, Arc Flash, Step/touch Grounding Analysis, PSCAD and PSSE Modeling, Substation Design.</li><li>Support the Grid Integration and Project Engineering team.<ul><li>Review, analyze, and interpret utility pre-screen reports, System Impact Studies, Interconnection Service Agreements, and utility negotiations</li><li>Witness test procedure review, code interpretation, protective settings development</li><li>Implementation of non-wires alternatives, selective curtailment, and other grid-edge technologies</li><li>Train and mentor junior engineering personnel</li><li>Complete Project design reviews; review of single line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and site layout designs for compliance with code, best practices, and utility requirements</li><li>Respond to RFIs on active construction projects as required</li></ul></li><li>Provide technical support to Nexamp commissioning:<ul><li>Review medium-voltage equipment tests and factory tests</li><li>Develop, with assistance, mitigation plans for non-performance to establish safe operation</li><li>Review RDB files and relay test reports</li><li>Certify mechanical completion on construction complete projects</li></ul></li><li>Provide technical support to Nexamp development, EPC, and O&amp;M departments for the entire life cycle of a project including development, permitting, construction, and asset management phases</li><li>Manage new product research and implementation initiatives</li><li>Participate in process improvement activities and the generation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Best Practices</li><li>Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethical conduct</li></ul>What you’ll bring: <ul><li>8+ years of electrical engineering experience, including 2+ years of PV experience</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering</li><li>EIT certification required, PE preferred </li><li>Utility scale design and HV substation experience or effective grounding experience preferred. </li><li>AutoCAD software proficiency</li><li>ETAP, SKM, or AmpCalc modeling experience</li><li>Familiarity with AcSELerator and RDB generation</li><li>Strong knowledge of industry standard design codes such as National Electric Code, International Building Code, International Fire Code and other industry standards</li><li>Strong knowledge of electrical principles, including medium voltage distribution, protection system coordination and relaying principles</li><li>Knowledge of construction means and methods</li><li>Valid Driver’s License or ability to obtain same</li><li>Demonstrates strong command of electrical engineering fundamentals, applicable codes, utility and equipment requirements, and uses sound judgment to lead complex design, analysis, troubleshooting, and commissioning efforts.</li><li>Produces and reviews high-quality work product with a high degree of accuracy and consistency, ensuring calculations, drawings, specifications, and documentation support quality, constructability, and code compliance.</li><li>Manages multiple priorities independently, follows through on commitments, consistently meets deadlines, and proactively identifies risks, dependencies, and support needs that could affect project outcomes.</li><li>Exercises strong engineering judgment on complex or unfamiliar issues, knows when to escalate or engage other subject matter experts, and adapts effectively to evolving project needs, priorities, and processes while supporting the development of others.</li><li>Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.   </li><li>Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.</li><li>Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.</li><li>Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.</li><li>Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.  </li></ul>If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.You’ll love working here because:  Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!  CompensationThe reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $145,000 - $160,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location. Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

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